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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.98, 1,339.08 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.98, 1,339.08 and 482.04 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.98 : 1,339.08 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.98/1,339.08 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.98x = 1,339.08 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.98x = 645,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,490.12/892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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